Project Manager Required

Adlington is a specialist developer of high-quality retirement accommodation, comprising of multi-storey privately owned apartments. It is part of the respected Gladman Group with over 30 years of development experience.

So, what will this role of Project Manager entail?

You’ll be working as part of a collaborative team of 7 Project Managers, whilst having the autonomy to take ownership of your allocated projects. This varied role is predominantly office based but with significant opportunity for site visits. It will see you coordinating and providing support for each project, including managing technical, legal, planning and financial hurdles through to the stage of signing off and starting on site. Main duties to include:

• Managing both in-house and external contracted builds, from inception through to practical completion and warranty period of the buildings
• Liaising with landowners, statutory authorities and other key stakeholders for the promotion of strategic housing land through the planning process
• Appointing and coordinating external consultants to provide necessary reports, to support planning submissions and public exhibitions
• Submitting planning applications and the discharge of planning conditions
• Liaising with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals both in-house and external, including planners, designers, contracts, local authorities and the in-house legal team
• Developing cost effective and deliverable technical solutions and liaising with construction teams during this process

What will I need to be considered for this Project Manager vacancy?

• Wealth of proven experience as a Project Manager, gained within either the construction, civil engineering or housebuilding sector
• Superb project management and business development skills
• Fantastic organisational skills with ability to manage a busy caseload
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate at all levels
• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle

Although not essential, previous experience of Retirement Living developments and / or other multi-storey residential accommodation would be advantageous.

What will I receive in return?

The quality focused, family run business continues to make significant investment into employees and commercial projects, with ongoing success directly attributed to a strong emphasis on team work and open communication. Each member of the growing workforce of over 200, is valued by the experienced and approachable Management Team, and support is provided for career development.

As a Project Manager, your starting salary will be up to £70,000, level dependent on experience and qualifications.

Attractive benefits include the ability to work a 9 day fortnight, complimentary 3-course lunch daily at the onsite bistro, 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, 5% employer pension contributions, private healthcare, Wellness programme, and a wide variety of social events including a running club.

You’ll be working from prestigious offices in Congleton, Cheshire – which are conveniently located within easy reach of the M6 and M56. Employed on a permanent, full time contract, you will have the option of compressed hours over a 9-day fortnight, with flexible start and finish times around the core hours.

How do I apply?

All applications for this Project Manager vacancy are to Ed Gladman with strictly no agency calls or agency CV submissions.

Adlington is a specialist developer of independent living one, two and three bedroom apartments. The developments have amenities such as a table service restaurant, hairdressing salon, therapy room, assisted bathroom, lounge and 24-hour on-site support and optional tailored care if required.

A Sales Consultant is required at our new development ‘Cottons’ on Stubbins Lane in Ramsbottom.

A customer focused role, applicants must be very personable, reliable, and have a high level of organisational skills. Customer service skills are essential, and knowledge of the local property market would be advantageous but not essential.

Duties include: Selling off plan, conducting show rounds of the development, managing the sale through to completion and helping new home owners settle into their new apartment.

Full time positions available which consist of working 5 out of 7 days, so to include some weekends and bank holidays. Hours of work are 10am – 5pm.

18-month contract, although may lead to further opportunities for the right candidate.

Sales Consultant – Competitive Hourly Rate + Commission + Benefits

Contact Details: Please apply by sending your CV to p.holyoak@adlington.co.uk

Adlington is a specialist developer of luxury independent living one, two and three bedroom apartments. The developments have amenities such as a table service restaurant, hairdressing salon, therapy room, assisted bathroom, lounge and 24-hour on-site support and optional tailored care if required.

A Sales Negotiator is required at our new development ‘The Sailings’ on Alexandra Road in Southport.

A customer focused role, applicants must be very personable, reliable, and have a high level of organisational skills. Customer service skills are essential, and knowledge of the local property market would be advantageous but not essential.

Duties include: Selling off plan, conducting show rounds of the development, managing the sale through to completion and helping new home owners settle into their new apartment.

A full time position is available which consists of working 5 out of 7 days, so to include some weekends and bank holidays. Hours of work are 10am – 5pm.

18-month contract, although may lead to further opportunities for the right candidate.

Sales Consultant – Competitive Hourly Rate + Commission + Benefits

Contact Details: Please apply by sending your CV to p.holyoak@adlington.co.uk

General Manager – Retirement Living Development, Southport

Adlington Management Services (AMS) is an innovative specialist manager of high-quality retirement accommodation with care, typically comprising of multi-storey privately owned apartments. The company is part of the multi-award-winning developer Adlington, which is part of the respected Gladman Group with over 30 years of development experience.

The company is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic General Manager with great interpersonal and communication skills to take ownership for the overall management of its latest development. Exclusively for the over 55s, The Sailings is comprised of 55 retirement apartments located in the charming seaside town of Southport.

All of the apartments benefit from their own balcony or patio and homeowners will enjoy the use of a stylish lounge, table service restaurant serving breakfast and lunch daily, activities studio, spa suite, hairdressing salon and an en-suite guest room.

What will this role of General Manager entail?

As the General Manager you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high quality, customer focused housing management, catering, maintenance and administration services. Managing a small yet rapidly growing team, your duties will include, although not be limited to:

• Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with homeowners, relatives, colleagues and professional advisors, providing a welcoming and homely atmosphere
• Implementing a programme of leisure and social activities for homeowners
• Providing assistance and monitoring homeowners on a daily basis, ensuring care and support plans are in place for all homeowners who require them
• Collecting and banking funds for service charges and the guest suite
• Ensuring that housing and wellbeing services are managed effectively within compliance and regulatory frameworks
• Undertaking risk assessments, recording maintenance inspections and arranging for fire tests to be carried out
• Reviewing all contractors, procedure manuals and undertaking value for money reviews

What will I need in order to be considered for this role?

• Proven managerial experience gained within the hospitality sector or a customer focused business
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to deal with complex issues, prioritise workload and work effectively under pressure

Highly advantageous would be knowledge of regulatory requirements for housing and wellbeing services, and knowledge of best practice in Housing Provision for older people.

You’ll be employed on a permanent, full time contract, working approximately 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm. Flexibility will be required to meet business needs.

All applications and CV’s to Sharon Bossons, Operations Manager, Adlington Management Services, Adlington House, Congleton.